Nevada City Also Has Wildfire Protection Plan

Nevada City has also now adopted its own Community Wildfire Protection Plan. In passing it last week, the City Council also recognized the County Plan that was passed by the Board of Supervisors a day ahead of the Council meeting. … Read more >
Crash Closes Pine Street Burgers

A two-vehicle accident, not far from the radio station, Monday afternoon, closed a street to traffic and has also closed a local business. Grass Valley Fire Battalion Chief, Chris Armstrong, had few details at the time. He says it occurred … Read more >
46-Year-Old Serial Graffitti Tagger Arrested

Another multiple graffiti tagger has been arrested in Grass Valley. But this time the suspect is not from the local area and he’s also 46 years old. Geoffrey Nelson is from Auburn. Police Sergeant Clint Lovelady says Nelson is accused … Read more >
One Arrest So Far In Burglary Case

One arrest has been made, but more are possible, after a home burglary in the Grass Valley area. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Senior Administrative Analyst, Leslie Williams, says a man returned home, on Brewer Road, after an extended period away, … Read more >
Wildfire Protection Plan Approved By Supes

A Community Wildfire Protection Plan has been adopted by Nevada County Supervisors. It culminates a collaborative planning process, through the Office of Emergency Services, that took over two years. OES officials say the Plan provides recommended actions around reducing structural … Read more >
Kiley Touts Autonomous Vehicles At Hearing

It’s been about seven years since the first recorded death involving a self-driving vehicle in the country. And it’s been even longer since Congress has given serious consideration to legislation to ensure the vehicles are safe. Meanwhile, Nevada County’s Congressman, … Read more >
Nevada City Assuming Miners Foundry Operations

The City of Nevada City is set to take operational control of the Miners Foundry Cultural Center, as part of a partnership agreement. Mayor Gary Peterson says they’re hoping to expand public access for the financially-struggling facility that was established … Read more >
NID Boating Ban Continues Over Golden Mussel Fears

It looks like boating will continue to be prohibited at NID lakes through the rest of the winter. The launches were closed about two months ago, due to the risk of the lakes being infiltrated by the golden mussel, with … Read more >
Grass Valley Seeks $40-million in Wildfire Grants

40-million dollars worth of wildfire prevention funding is being sought for Grass Valley. The City Council has given the go-ahead for staff to pursue a number of federal grants, in collaboration with the Fire Safe Council. City Manager Tim Kiser … Read more >
NID Water Shortage Emergency Still In Place

No matter how much precipitation is received this winter, the available water supply this spring and summer for the Nevada Irrigation District will likely be comparable to the conditions experienced a year ago. That’s what Water Operations Manager Chip Close … Read more >



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